Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way he will ensure availability of larger broadband widths; the strategy being adopted to allow real choice for Internet, telephone and television services through this medium; if it is expected such improvements will be dependent on the private sector solely; the obstacles identified as impediments and the solutions proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5173/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).